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Oil was first struck in Canada more than 150 years ago; it’s been a wild ride since then (more…)

In a report titled The Canadian Oilsands: Energy Security vs. Climate Change, the Council on Foreign Relations: Center for Geoeconomic Studies presented a chart showing the average per-barrel emissions relative to the average barrel consumed in the U.S., showing that indeed, Canadian oil has a higher emissions toll. However, where it is detrimental to climate change, it is enhancing to energy security, and the report concludes with a policy proposal to balance these two issues.

Source: The Council on Foreign Relations: Center for Geoeconomic Studies (more…)

An Alberta firm revives exploration in the Kurdish cradle of Middle East oil (more…)

The world financial crisis has decreased world trade significantly. However, oil remains one of the most mobile commodities. To get an idea of how and where oil moves, here are major world trade movements of oil in 2007.

Source: BP Statistical Review of World Energy June 2008 (more…)

World oil production has considerably increased over the past 10 years. However, where the oil comes from has changed. This chart shows oil production in millions of tonnes from 1997 until 2007 from different regions of the world.

Source: BP Statistical Review of World Energy June 2008 (more…)

The Energy Services Summit opened the eyes of an industry newcomer to the opportunities in the sector. (more…)

Brazil steps forward to share the spotlight with Alberta as a naturally well-endowed candidate to take care of U.S. energy appetites (more…)

Another look at the Chinese economy

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AO reports on the region’s political instability and how it is affecting their energy industry

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